The New England Patriots (5-2) will host the Cleveland Browns (2-5) in Week 8. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Kayshon Boutte.
Is Boutte Playing in Week 8?
Boutte is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Patriots’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Boutte in Week 8?
We’ve gone over this for a few weeks now, and it keeps paying off, so let’s stick with it: Kayshon Boutte is the apple of Drake Maye’s eye when he has a clean pocket and an afterthought otherwise.
Over the past two weeks, he’s made spike plays against the Titans and Saints, two defenses that rank in the bottom 10 in pressure rate.
At first blush, you’d assume that this isn’t a great spot, and you’d be right.
Sort of.
Cleveland ranks 17th in overall pressure rate and 13th when not blitzing. That’s better than the past two opponents and could lead you to fade this heater in DFS, but if you look a little bit closer, I think there’s some juice to squeeze as long as the ownership numbers stay low.
Pressure Rankings By Month, Browns
- September: 7th
- October: 26th
Boutte has run hot on the seven targets he’s earned during this stretch (148 yards and three touchdowns), so I’m not selling you on him as a “safe” play in any regard. I’d rather steer clear in season-long leagues because of the variance and my belief that this could be an ugly game, but in top-heavy weekly leagues?
I’ve seen worse statistical decisions made.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Boutte’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 8
Boutte is projected to score 11.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Boutte to have 4 receptions for 58 yards and 0.3 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 8 Weather Impact: Browns at Patriots
The forecast for kickoff is 52 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
